Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL 60B) of Minneapolis has long been a supporter of Planned Parenthood, pro-choice policies, and a champion for comprehensive sex ed, but we were still surprised to see him yesterday when he stopped by our Minneapolis office to drop off a donation for Planned Parenthood.
As a legislator working toward a budget resolution, Representative Hornstein is eligible to receive a paycheck from the state--- even when the state government is shutdown. But wanting to stand in solidarity with fellow state employees who have been laid off because of the shutdown, Rep Hornstein decided to donate money he earns during the shutdown to local organizations that serve people in need in his district.
“Planned Parenthood serves tens of thousands of women and families across this state and countless numbers of them will be hurt by this government shutdown. This is an extremely difficult time for the people of Minnesota and I want to do whatever I can to help. We need a balanced budget solution that protects the most vulnerable Minnesotans," said Rep. Hornstein.
We are humbled by Representative Hornstein’s generosity and thank him for standing up and taking action to help the many in need in our state.
Thank you Representative Hornstein!
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